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Actor Patrick Godfrey -- best known for portraying Leonardo da Vinci in the 1998 film "Ever After: A Cinderella Story" starring Drew Barrymore -- has died.

Patrick passed "peacefully at home surrounded by his family" on Thursday, his talent agency announced in a statement. They added ... "Paddy was an exceptionally talented actor and a remarkable individual, and we will miss him greatly."

A cause of death was not revealed.

Patrick enjoyed a prolific career spanning nearly 70 years, which included roles in period dramas, novel adaptations, musicals, and more. Some of his notable projects aside from 'Ever After' include 1986's "A Room with a View," 1993's "The Remains of the Day," 2002's "The Count of Monte Cristo," and 2012's "Les Misérables."

He also scored TV roles in popular shows including "Doctor Who" and "Inspector Morse."

Patrick was 93.

James Handy was in dozens of films and TV shows over his decades-long career ... and he was committed to one more project before he was brutally slain this week at his girlfriend's home ... but it sounds like fans will never see his last work.

Heidi Anderson-Swan, writer and producer of the film "Kickback, V" tells TMZ ... James was one of the sweetest people she's met in Hollywood -- he helped her a few times on projects when she was breaking into the industry -- and she had to have him in her film.

Sadly, their final project -- a comedy about nerds learning martial arts, teaching their hard-nosed karate sensei a few life lessons in return -- won't ever see the light of day.

Heidi says the film was stalled in pre-production due to numerous issues, including finances.

Mom life looks good on Amber Heard ... the actress was snapped out and about on a bike ride with her daughter, Oonagh Paige, over in Europe.

Check out the photo ... the "Aquaman" actress looked like she was having a great time biking through Madrid, making memories with her 5-year-old on a beautiful Friday in the heart of Spain.

Amber looked cute and cool for the outing, cruising through the city in a tank top and khaki-style skirt while sporting a pair of sunglasses on top of her head.

She clearly loves being a mom and getting quality time with her kids ... earlier this year, she was all smiles while walking with them around Madrid.

Aubrey Plaza swooped into NYC on Thursday for the premiere of her new movie, "The Accompanist," but it was her baby bump that was the feature attraction.

The actress hit the red carpet Thursday evening at Manhattan's SVA Theater -- and proudly posed for paparazzi pics while cradling her protruding belly.

Check out the red-carpet photos ... Aubrey is modeling for the photogs in her loose-fitting outfit before she's joined by her "Accompanist" costar, Susan Sarandon.

Rare sighting for the teenage son Anna Faris shares with her ex-husband Chris Pratt ... Anna brought Jack Pratt to the "Scary Movie" premiere ... and they looked super cute together.

Check out these pics from Wednesday night's global premiere at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles ... where Anna and her 13-year-old son posed together for the cameras.

We hardly ever see Jack out in public like this ... the teenage celebuspawn rarely attends Hollywood events with either of his movie star parents.

The young director behind the surprise hit "Backrooms" has a lot to say about artificial intelligence in Hollywood ... and none of it's positive.

Kane Parsons -- who isn't even old enough to legally drink in America -- told The Australian he doesn't want to see A.I. take over the industry ... a stance he said "most well-adjusted people" share.

KP didn't stop there ... saying if it was within his power to make generative A.I. disappear, you better believe he would freaking do it in a snap ... adding, "Creatively, I get no enjoyment from using those tools. It defeats the purpose entirely for me."

Martin Scorsese is all-in on artificial intelligence ... joining forces with A.I. company Black Forest Labs as an advisor ... and film fans are NOT happy.

The famed director announced Tuesday he will be using the company's tech to help create storyboards ... and some folks say they're feeling let down that he's embracing A.I. into the creative process.

Black Forest Labs shared a video from a storyboarding session they had with Martin ... where the filmmaker described his vision, and they used A.I. to create the scene.

Actress Gemmenne de la Peña was about 7 years old when she played the adorable daughter of Erin Brockovich -- played by Julia Roberts -- in the 2000 film "Erin Brockovich."

In addition to Julia Roberts, Gemmenne shared the big screen with Aaron Eckhart and Marg Helgenberger.

Billy Joel's ex-manager says he tried early on to get the music legend to read the biopic script ... insisting he never tried to sneak the project past Billy.

Irwin Mazur -- the central figure behind the "Billy and Me" project -- tells TMZ he spent the last year trying to arrange a meeting with the "Piano Man" before the backlash surrounding the film reached a fever pitch.

Mazur insists there's "nothing defamatory" in the script and nothing he wouldn’t stand behind ... arguing it simply tells the story of their early days together, which he is very proud of.

Cynthia Erivo is officially drawing the line on all things 'Wicked,' and she wants it on the record.

During a Variety interview on Wednesday, Cynthia was playing a game of guessing famous lyrics from her past projects ... until the line "you’re the only friend I ever had" from the 'For Good' film had her visibly tense up and ask if they could move on to literally anything else.

Cynthia pointed out she's spent the past two years talking about the 'Wicked' movies, and while she still loves the film, she's discussed it "ad nauseam."

Jennifer Lopez still knows how to make an entrance ... and she made a hell of one Tuesday night at the premiere for her new flick, "Office Romance."

J Lo dropped jaws at The Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood ... wearing a flowing black gown that gave the naughty optical illusion it was showing more skin than it actually revealed.

And if that wasn't enough eye candy for fans ... Jen sure seemed extra chummy with her on-screen love interest, Brett Goldstein, who she's rumored to be dating in real life.

The Hollywood premiere of "Jackass: Best and Last" is quickly approaching ... and TMZ has learned a surprising invite went out.

Sources tell TMZ ... Bam Margera got a ticket to the big event for the final 'Jackass' film dropping next month ... but he's unable to make it because he's got a prior engagement.

We're also told that he's not quite ready for a reunion after a bitter fallout with the cast, specifically Johnny Knoxville and director Jeff Tremaine ... but he's for sure rooting for the flick to be a giant success, like all the others have been.

Legendary "Jaws" actor Richard Dreyfuss pulled the plug on his appearance in Southern California to reunite with his fellow cast members -- and it's a mystery why he's skipping out.

Dreyfuss posted a message on Instagram Friday, explaining that he was grateful for all the "love and excitement" he felt ahead of his appearance at The Hollywood Show, a convention scheduled for May 29-30. But, due to circumstances beyond his control, Dreyfuss will not be able to make it there in person.

The actor did not provide a specific reason why he would be a no-show ... but he encouraged the gazillion "Jaws" fans to give the rest of the cast "the warmest welcome and all the love they deserve!"

Quentin Tarantino and Brad Pitt made a classic with "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" ... but it seems there was a super intense moment between the two men while shooting the 2019 flick.

'Hollywood' costar Bruce Dern explained that during one of his scenes with Pitt, QT got so pissed at the superstar actor ... he threatened his career.

Basically, Dern says he improvised a line, and a surprised Brad called "cut" ... and that really sent Quentin over the edge, the writer-director allegedly telling him ... "Never again in your life will you ever cut a camera, or you'll be dead in this business. That's my domain. Don't stop behavior."

Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good turned themselves into Marvel characters in a series of social media pics -- but the strange thing is, all the photos are fake.

Meagan posted the carousel of A.I. images on Instagram Monday, showing herself as Marvel superhero Storm, in a dark latex bodysuit, and her actor husband as a variant of the villain, Kang, dressed in a black suit and tie -- identical to Victor Timely, his role from Season 2 of "Loki."

One pic shows them playing cricket -- even on horseback -- and another shows them making themselves a burrito behind a food counter. One depicts them posing as the same Marvel characters at the Met Gala, too.

American actress and singer Bernadette Peters was 31 years old when she played Marie -- the trumpet playing vixen, opposite Steve Martin -- in the 1979 musical comedy "The Jerk."

In addition to co-starring with Steve on the big screen, Bernadette was alongside Carl Reiner and Catlin Adams.